How to hire a lot technician

How to hire a lot technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lot technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lot technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lot technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the lot technician you need to hire. Certain lot technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lot technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lot technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of lot technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Lot Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Lot Technician	Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth’s surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land... Show more	$10-17
   Instrument Operator	Instrument operators assist a construction or surveying crew in the assessment of topography. The operators provide assistance in clearing obstructions from any instrument... Show more	$13-29
   Instrument Person	An instrument person is also called a survey party chief. They are responsible for preparing and conducting surveys before a particular land is constructed and developed... Show more	$14-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Minor Maintenance
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Serial Numbers
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Delivery Receipt
   • Customer Delivery
   • Sales Lot
   • Spare Tires
   • Vehicle Maintenance
   • Dealer Trades
   • Detect Damage
   • Snow Removal
   • Dealership Lot

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily repair activities for high-volume Honda repair facility.
   • Maintain dealership lot inventory, including organization, position, and cleanliness.
   • Complete knowledge of internal workings of automotive service department reaching the highest level of Nissan certification.
   • Maintain the lot at home depot.

   More lot technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the lot technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A lot technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a lot technician in Arkansas may be lower than in North Dakota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level lot technician. Additionally, a lot technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average lot technician salary

   $13.76hourly

   $28,617 yearly

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   Entry-level lot technician salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average lot technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Idaho	$29,415	$14
   2	Colorado	$28,717	$14
   3	Ohio	$28,015	$13
   4	California	$27,569	$13
   5	Utah	$27,508	$13
   6	Michigan	$27,466	$13
   7	Kentucky	$27,433	$13
   8	Illinois	$27,242	$13
   9	Nevada	$26,513	$13
   10	Nebraska	$25,944	$12
   11	Minnesota	$25,381	$12
   12	Arizona	$25,268	$12
   13	Indiana	$24,914	$12
   14	Virginia	$23,905	$11
   15	North Carolina	$23,082	$11
   16	Texas	$22,211	$11
   17	Georgia	$22,029	$11
   18	Florida	$21,677	$10

   Average lot technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Asbury Automotive Group	$30,452	$14.64	34
   2	Ken Garff Automotive Group	$29,514	$14.19	17
   3	Coughlin KIA of Newark	$29,367	$14.12	2
   4	Jeff Wyler	$29,314	$14.09
   5	Schomp Automotive Group	$29,266	$14.07	2
   6	Reef	$29,190	$14.03
   7	Jerry Seiner Dealerships	$28,994	$13.94	3
   8	Cascade Corporation	$28,712	$13.80
   9	asbury.com	$28,232	$13.57
   10	Voss Auto Network	$28,037	$13.48
   11	Midwestern Industries	$27,852	$13.39	1
   12	Citrin	$27,758	$13.35	6
   13	REEF Technology	$27,728	$13.33
   14	Platinum Parking	$27,690	$13.31
   15	PeopleReady	$27,616	$13.28	6
   16	Imperial Parking	$27,507	$13.22
   17	Nuss Truck & Equipment	$27,482	$13.21
   18	Western Brown High School	$27,461	$13.20
   19	Walser Automotive Group	$27,259	$13.11
   20	Paradise Ford	$27,056	$13.01

4. Writing a lot technician job description

   A lot technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a lot technician job description:

   Lot technician job description example

   Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!
   
   Ken Garff Volvo Cars is currently looking for a talented Sales Lot Technician (Porter) that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.
   
   As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!
   Here's why you'll want to work here:
   
   * Paid training and real career growth
   * Competitive compensation package
   * Great people with a great culture
   * Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
   * Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
   * Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
   * Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
   
   Here's what you'll be doing:
   
   * Arrange cars on the lot and ensure car lot is neat and orderly
   * Fuel cars and do minor maintenance such as, changing windshield wipers, replenishing fluids, etc.
   * Compare serial numbers of incoming cars against invoice
   * Inspect vehicles to detect damage and to verify the presence of accessories listed on the invoice, such as spare tires and radio and stereo equipment
   * Record the description of damages and list missing items on the delivery receipt
   * Assign stock control numbers to cards
   * Catalog and store keys
   * Deliver sold vehicles to the new-vehicle preparation department
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   Here's what you'll need:
   
   * Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S
   * A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards
   * Positive attitude and high energy
   * Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based.
   * Be able to accommodate the physical requirements of the role: standing 6-8 hours per day and will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. This role will spend most of the time outdoors and be exposed to the elements.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   (( We Hear You ))

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5. Post your job

   To find lot technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any lot technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level lot technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lot technician job on Zippia to find and recruit lot technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lot technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lot technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect lot technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new lot technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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